(operate mechanism)
1Mechanism — Mech an*ism, n. [Cf. F. m[ e]canisme, L. mechanisma. See {Mechanic}.] 1. The arrangement or relation of the parts of a machine; the parts of a machine, taken collectively; the arrangement or relation of the parts of anything as adapted to produce …
2mechanism — noun 1 part of a machine ADJECTIVE ▪ firing, locking, steering, trigger, winding VERB + MECHANISM ▪ activate ▪ This ac …
3operate — verb 1 machine ADVERB ▪ effectively, efficiently, reliably ▪ normally, properly ▪ The equipment was not operating properly. ▪ continuous …
4mechanism — 1. An arrangement or grouping of the parts of anything that has a definite action. 2. The means by which an effect is obtained. 3. The chain of events in a particular process. 4. The detailed description of a reaction pathway. [G. mechane, a… …
5operate — To perform surgery. To control the movement of a machine or instrumentality. To direct or superintend. Bosse v Marye, 80 Cal App 109, 118. To function. As applied to a streetcar, the word is held not to be limited to a state of motion produced by …
6Price mechanism — is an economic term that refers to the buyers and sellers who negotiate prices of goods or services depending on demand and supply.[1] A price mechanism or market based mechanism refers to a wide variety of ways to match up buyers and sellers… …
7African Peer Review Mechanism — The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is a mutually agreed instrument voluntarily acceded to by the member states of the African Union (AU) as a self monitoring mechanism.The mandate of the APRM is to encourage conformity in regard to… …
8Deformation mechanism — In structural geology, metallurgy and materials science, deformation mechanisms refer to the various mechanisms at the grain scale that are responsible for accommodating large plastic strains in rocks, metals and other materials. Contents 1… …
9gearchange mechanism — A system of rods and joints used to operate the gearbox. British term for shifter mechanism …
10Exchange Rate Mechanism — (ERM) Introduced as part of the European Monetary System in 1979, the ERM was the first stage of a plan for closer financial integration within the European Union. It was designed to minimise currency exchange fluctuation among the countries… …
